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About

Deptford ward sits along the south bank of the Thames, centred on the historic Creek and its confluence with the river. The area is defined by its working maritime history, visible in the surviving dock infrastructure and converted warehouses. Deptford High Street forms a central retail corridor with a longstanding street market. The area contains a significant amount of social housing alongside newer residential developments.

The ward is home to the former Royal Dockyard site, with the Grade I listed Master Shipwright's House and the remains of Tudor storehouses. Educational institutions like the University of Greenwich and Trinity Laban Conservatoire occupy several repurposed historic buildings. Transport connections are provided by the Docklands Light Railway and National Rail services, linking the area directly to the City.

Area overview

On average Deptford has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Deptford is £59,400 per year. There are 7 schools in Deptford: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Deptford is home to around 17,002 people, with a population density of about 13,253.8 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

167

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Deptford Population

17,002

Population density

13,253.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

60.11(+93%)

Anti-social behaviour

40.17(+50%)

Theft from the person

15.41(+64%)

Other theft

15.06(+32%)

Drugs

14.06(+127%)

London average

Demographics

British

4,338

25.51%

African

3,587

21.1%

Other White

2,056

12.09%

Caribbean

1,568

9.22%

Other Asian

928

5.46%

Total population: 17,002

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

6,959

49.23%

No qualifications

2,151

15.22%

Level 3 (A level)

1,942

13.74%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,230

8.7%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,002

7.09%

Total 16+ residents: 14,137

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,021

28.48%

Social rents from council

1,961

27.63%

Owns with a mortgage

1,223

17.23%

Other social rented

1,144

16.12%

Owns outright

469

6.61%

Total households: 7,097

Property prices in Deptford

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Deptford area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Deptford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	77	£370,000	£6,569	£233,600	£290,000	£450,000	£532,800
Semi-Detached	2	£613,300	£7,224	£567,580	£587,900	£638,700	£659,020
Terraced	18	£582,500	£8,251	£460,625	£501,250	£630,000	£670,750

10 years median price trend in Deptford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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